High-Index 1.67 Plastic Spectacle Lenses
Thin, lightweight high-index (1.67) plastic unmounted lenses for strong prescriptions in eyeglasses. Reduces lens thickness significantly compared to standard indices. Classified in HTS 9001.50.00.00 as other material spectacle lenses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If glass high-index variants
Glass equivalents remain in 9001.40 despite similar optical properties.
If bulk plastic sheets pre-lens forming
Unworked plastic sheets before optical processing classify in Chapter 39.
If treated as optical filters
Polarizing or special function lenses may shift if principal use is filtering, not correction.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Refractive index certification required to validate high-index claims and tariff positioning
• Watch for undervaluation audits – high-index lenses command premium values
• Pair with proper prescription labeling to avoid reclassification as non-corrective
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